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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    @rwood566
    I am crossing my fingers that I actually win. Bookstore shopping is so much fun. I need some pointers on beating urges.

    @888Angie888
    Those 10 pounds will disappear fast now that you are back on plan.

    @Tazaria87
    Love that you exercise with your parents.

    @red1185
    I never heard of betterhelp. I hope you find it helpful.

    @lcfa5317
    Awesome loss! Hope your daughter is feeling better. Have a safe trip home.


  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    Congratulations on the high numbers 🥳🎉👏👏
    @888Angie888 - 110,898 steps
    @Rlaskey2- 94,431 steps
    @iradi8- 82,185 steps
    @Piqueaboo - 70,339 steps

    Well done everyone who pledged 🤩👏👏👏

    @lindamtuck2018
    Way to go Linda!!! You hit 3 out of 4 goals 👏👏👏. I hope the sleep app works. Something has to help. Fingers crossed for you

    @rwood566
    Love wandering through a book store. Did you find anything? That’s hilarious that you we’re running out the clock 🤣

    I wore my husband’s Apple Watch (it’s a 3, I feel like he’s had it forever). It’s much larger than the little step trackers. He is convinced that I’ll be wanting one by the end of the week. I really liked the simplicity of the little step trackers- they just kept zeroing out throughput the day. We shall see.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Peloton 35 minutes, 9 miles, moderate effort
    Steps 8,200 - went on three short walks, borrowing husband’s Apple Watch (3).

    You are so dedicated- even post op, you’re still planning on getting in steps 🤩

    @red1185
    I hope BetterHelp is a comfort and provides some reassurance. I’m sorry you’ve been in a funk.
    That’s terrific that you had a great time and cooked.
    That was an impressive increase in steps on 4/26. Nicely done 👏👏👏👏
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @lcfa5317
    Oh my goodness! I hope she’s ok. You’re right, life is never boring. Congratulations on your weight loss very impressive 👏👏

    @Tazaria87
    Congratulations on hitting all five of your goals 🎉🎉 love that you meet up with your folks for walks. You’re creating beautiful memories.
  • lcfa5317
    lcfa5317 Posts: 147 Member
    04/27 steps=6,870

    Spent almost all day at the hospital with my daughter. I was hoping she would get discharged today, but no. I leave tomorrow morning, so I’m hoping one of her roommates can pick her up.
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,989 Member
    @red1185
    You are very welcome. It is great that you got to spend time with friends. I'm ok with certain change... I found out over the weekend I need to make an unplanned trip out of State in a couple of weeks. Not that I mind, but I've spent most of the day playing phone tag changing various appts, some of which I've had set up since January. That is not the kind of change I care for, lol!! I agree, this is a fantastic and positive group😊🧡!!
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @lcfa5317
    That’s good, it sounds like she’s doing better. Hopefully she’ll be discharged early tomorrow. then she’ll get some good rest. Have a safe trip home.
    By the way, you still got A LOT of steps in. 👏👏
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 784 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Hope and pray all goes well tomorrow and a speedy recovery too!
  • rwood566
    rwood566 Posts: 987 Member
    @888Angie888 I'm sorry about your slip. The main thing was that you caught it instead of giving up. congrats. those lbs will disappear with your renewed drive. at least you enjoyed your weekend.

    @TheresaM787 Congrats on becoming the team motivator. i'm positive you'll be great.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970 good luck tomorrow. try not to stress to badly and i hope you warm up.

    @lcfa5317 very nice weight loss. my hat's off to you with all that emergency stress that jumped on you. i'm hoping your daughter is released soon and has a good recovery.

    @363days great planning for the large meals. way to see the potholes ahead and see the path safely thru. i hope they taste delish.

    i think that funk a couple of you wrote about is contagious. i've been feeling that all day and have been fighting a headache most of it.

    check-in for 4/27:
    steps - 7636.
    calories - squeaked under my 1800. when i make something from scratch i'm always nervous when i log it. did i actually get the amount i'm logging?
    exercise - a small 1.35 mile walk this morning in the breaking skies. i didn't get rained on, though. bummer. tomorrow i'm going to SeaWorld with my daughter. it's only been about 25 years.

    my bookstore trip was to buy atomic habits. i also looked at many cookbooks but thankfully i didn't buy another one. lol. I have a self-imposed deadline for eating which is 10pm. i used to eat until midnight while watching the late night shows. i am able to run out the clock by using my old habits against themselves. i was very lazy when i was super heavy and would actually call my family out to get me food instead of getting it myself. now i just sit on the couch and wait for 10 to get here instead of listening to my desire for snacks.

    have a great HUMP day, everyone. Just remember it's not LUMP day so don't sit on the couch like a lump of coal.
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,989 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Hope all goes well. You are in thoughts and prayers. I hope the procedure room is warmer than the ER!! Lee🧡
  • rlaskey2
    rlaskey2 Posts: 461 Member
    PW: 182.8
    CW: 182.8

    I will take staying the same I guess. Got my workout in yesterday one I had never done before called power grab bag. Had a nice day with my mom. Made it though another day with no sweets.
  • rlaskey2
    rlaskey2 Posts: 461 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 eiahing you a successful surgery and a quick recovery! Hoping you be back to crushing us all on steps soon.
  • rlaskey2
    rlaskey2 Posts: 461 Member
    Steps 13,277

    Whoops forgot my steps in first post. Got up early today.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    iradi8 wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Hope and pray all goes well tomorrow and a speedy recovery too!

    Thank you so much @iradi8 :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 good luck tomorrow. try not to stress to badly and i hope you warm up.

    Thank you so much @rwood566 :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    Bluetail6 wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Hope all goes well. You are in thoughts and prayers. I hope the procedure room is warmer than the ER!! Lee🧡

    Thank you so much Lee :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    rlaskey2 wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 eiahing you a successful surgery and a quick recovery! Hoping you be back to crushing us all on steps soon.

    Thank you so much @rlaskey2 :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    Will be leaving in 30 minutes to drive 40 minutes to the hospital ... thank goodness it is outpatient so I will be home this afternoon :)
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @red1185 I hear Better Help being advertised on Podcasts a lot - I'm so glad you reached out to someone. I also started using online counseling, several months ago. I think it is difficult to identify what is causing the funk, if you are like me and have no real reason to be down. It's just Covid-itis. The counseling has helped a lot and I prefer doing it online - so easy!
    @rwood566 You did so great fighting the urge!! It sounds like you are on your way to breaking a habit. I'm trying to build that will power muscle and last night I was literally wishing it was bedtime so I wouldn't have to fight the urge anymore.
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'm so excited to hear how your Friday goes!!! Good luck. Yes, why are those hospitals so freezing cold? Does it kill germs?
    @lcfa5317 I hope your daughter is recovering, that's scary. That is tough when you can't be there for a loved one.
    @Bluetail6 I hope the trip is for Fun! or that you can find some fun in it. Phone time is when my patience really gets tested.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,627 Member
    363days wrote: »
    @red1185 I hear Better Help being advertised on Podcasts a lot - I'm so glad you reached out to someone. I also started using online counseling, several months ago. I think it is difficult to identify what is causing the funk, if you are like me and have no real reason to be down. It's just Covid-itis. The counseling has helped a lot and I prefer doing it online - so easy!
    @rwood566 You did so great fighting the urge!! It sounds like you are on your way to breaking a habit. I'm trying to build that will power muscle and last night I was literally wishing it was bedtime so I wouldn't have to fight the urge anymore.
    @Megan_smartiepants1970 I'm so excited to hear how your Friday goes!!! Good luck. Yes, why are those hospitals so freezing cold? Does it kill germs?
    @lcfa5317 I hope your daughter is recovering, that's scary. That is tough when you can't be there for a loved one.
    @Bluetail6 I hope the trip is for Fun! or that you can find some fun in it. Phone time is when my patience really gets tested.

    Thanks @363days ...I am anxious to finally get this done today :)
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    I have been so lethargic! As mentioned, my delivery plan is high calories and I don't think it is that satisfying, but I've only done it for one week. Last night I was gripping the walls to keep from eating something else, and I was successful. This RARELY happens and I was so excited to wake up this morning and not feel guilt over another over eating episode. Last night I got online to look at meal plans for my calorie goal, and if I do it as suggested, it seems I get to eat a lot more and will be more satisfied. I still like the meal delivery, for the moment, because it brings variety into my kitchen, I'm not much of a cook. I am going to freeze part of it each time, so I'm not eating the same thing 3 times in a row. I'm going to use some of the calorie menus I found online for suggestions for others. I did 30 minute walk and 10 minute yoga - had to force myself. It is allergy season here and I think that adds to the low energy but nothing feels better than realizing you accomplished the goal.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    edited April 2021
    @TheresaM787
    I had a Fitbit ionic before the charge 4 that I have now. I was big and had lots of functions. I did get used to it after awhile. It died last June as all my Fitbits do and I regret not getting either an Apple Watch or a versa. My eyes are getting old so I need a bigger screen. 😂. Awesome ride!

    @lcfa5317
    It is so hard when our children live so far away. I hope she is well enough to leave hospital today.

    @rwood566
    I hope your headache is better. I wonder if it is the time of year for feeling in a funk. I put mine down to my sleep pattern. Do you like walking in the rain? I haven’t done it in years but I used to love walking in the rain. I found it so cleansing for the soul. Either that or I was hoping it would help me grow.

    @rlaskey2
    Great job on the snacking! You have any tips you would like to share?

    @363days
    Great job on staying away from extra food. I know how hard that can be so it is a great feeling when we resist that urge. When talking to my daughter yesterday she is starting hello fresh for her family. I told her to beware of the calories after your post yesterday. She sent me a link to a food service that caters to weight loss. I wouldn’t mind trying that but my hubby is a pain in the butt when it comes to food. He is a meat and potatoes guy which is so boring. Great job on the exercise! I hope your allergies settle down.

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Good luck with your surgery today!
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
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  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
    Tuesday’s check in
    ✅Steps 6,597
    ✅Sleep
    ✅Walk
    ✅Water

    Finally got a green check for sleep. One big thing I did different is I took medication for my anxiety so I know that helped. The doctor last Wednesday also asked me to try melatonin again. He told me to take 10 mg so I cut it back to 5mg last night as I thought it could be contributing to the anxiety. I tried the music last night but I had some difficulty with the app so I am going to play with it today. I did listen to it for about 15 minutes before I went to bed. I know I changed to many variables last night to say which one worked. I have a follow up appointment today with that doctor so we will see what his thoughts are. I did have trouble falling to sleep but I did way early than I have been. As I wasn’t up real late and anxious, I did not eat the kitchen. I had a big drop in weight this morning. All my water weight is gone plus a tiny bit. I know I concentrate on sleep but after 2 years of doing this I know my biggest two problems with weight loss are sleep and anxiety.

    I am heading out for my walk soon. My atomic habits came yesterday. The workbook and journal will be here on Saturday. I am excited to read this!


    Happy Hump Day!
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    @363days
    I’ve been binge-listening to two weight loss podcasts, both offer realistic advice and motivation:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-size-me/id502334416

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-only-look-thin/id1335251466?i=1000401467100

    You did better than I did last night. 😆 I should have gripped the walls- instead I didn’t listen to myself saying “portion out the cheese puffs in a bowl” and wound up eating too much.

    I have a bunch of pins on a weight watchers board (don’t know why I named it that when I’ve never done weight watchers)
    https://pin.it/1JiGiSP
    Feel free to scroll through.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,840 Member
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    There has been lots of posts about resisting snacking urges. Please share your tips.
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    TheresaM787 wrote: »
    @363days
    I’ve been binge-listening to two weight loss podcasts, both offer realistic advice and motivation:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-size-me/id502334416

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-only-look-thin/id1335251466?i=1000401467100

    You did better than I did last night. 😆 I should have gripped the walls- instead I didn’t listen to myself saying “portion out the cheese puffs in a bowl” and wound up eating too much.

    I have a bunch of pins on a weight watchers board (don’t know why I named it that when I’ve never done weight watchers)
    https://pin.it/1JiGiSP
    Feel free to scroll through.

    Thanks for all the shares and ideas. I listen to podcasts a lot and will try these out. Ahhhh, sometimes gripping the walls works - sometimes it doesn't, but we just keep traveling the road. I'll take a look at your pins, too!
  • 363days
    363days Posts: 548 Member
    @lindamtuck2018 I am thrilled for you that you were able to sleep last night. I can't imagine what it is like to consistently be struggling with that issue. Hello Fresh has great food - I had a lot of trouble not eating the two servings at the same time, it was so good and you are right to warn her, because they were high calories. I stopped them only because I really don't enjoy cooking and it was a lot of prep. Could you share the name of the company for low cal service?
    Regarding your question on how to deal with snacks - I sometimes have to actually leave the house, the pull is so strong. I know they say to get everything out of the house, but then I feel deprived, and start feeling like a victim. When I run an errand right after work, or walk the dogs, that seems to break some type of cycle.
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